UIC Alaska

Party Chief - UMIAQ Design

Requisition ID
2025-23118
Category
Electronics
Location : Location
US-AK-Alpine
Travel Requirement
75% - 100%
Additional Locations
US-AK-Anchorage
Entity : Name
UMIAQ Design LLC

Overview

UMIAQ Design is seeking a survey Party Chief to support the survey projects at Alpine on the North-Slope of Alaska. The UMIAQ Design survey team is actively working on many exciting long term design projects. The survey Party Chief will work on a rotation 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off rotation with a small team of professionals in a collaborative field setting located in Alpine, Alaska.

Responsibilities

Summary

A Party Chief works on a two to three-person team to assist collecting field data used for creating maps, plans, and construction documents. The position will work year-round in the field often using GPS, traditional, and level survey equipment.

 

Essential Functions

  • Field Surveying:
    • Conduct field surveys and gather data for the preparation of site plans, maps, and other documents.
    • Determine the precise location of property boundaries, land features, and elevations.
    • Measure distances, angles, and elevations using specialized equipment such as GPS, theodolites, and total stations.
    • Record survey results accurately, including physical characteristics of the land, property lines, and topographical data.
    • Analyze survey data and prepare detailed reports and drawings to support engineering, construction, or land development projects.
  • Field Equipment Operation:
    • Set up, calibrate, and maintain survey equipment in the field.
    • Ensure all instruments are functioning properly and adjust as needed for accurate readings.
    • Use GPS systems to position survey markers and benchmarks at designated locations.
  • Communication and Coordination:
    • Liaise with office team and managers regarding survey findings and project requirements.
    • Collaborate with survey technicians and assistants in the field to complete surveys efficiently.

Read and interpret maps, construction plans and documents

Qualifications

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

  • Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with variety GPS, traditional, and leveling surveying equipment
  • Attention to Detail: Ability to perform accurate measurements and calculations.
  • Physical Stamina: Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and navigate rough or uneven terrain.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve issues in the field to ensure accurate data collection.

Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with the survey team and report findings.

 

Required Experience:

  • Education: Associate's degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering technology, or a related field.

Or: 3 years of related experience.

 

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